PEC University of Technology held a celebration to felicitate former Principal, Punjab Engineering College Dr. S K Sachdev. Dr. Sachdev joined PEC in 1953, and was the principal of the college from 1969-1977.
The event started with the recitation of the PEC anthem, 'We are PEC'. Following this, the Director Dr. Manoj K Arora presented a bouquet to Dr. Sachdev and welcomed him to the institute. The Director recalled his association with Dr. Sachdev, remembering him as one of the first people to have blessed him on assuming charge as Director of the college. Dr. Arora revealed he had learnt a lot from the books that Dr. Sachdev had gifted him on numerous occasions. Dr. Sachdev, a nonagenarian, thanked the Director for the honour bestowed upon him by the institute. He talked about his time as the Principal of the college and encouraged students to follow a regime of Pranayama regularly. Dr. Sachdev has authored over 10 books on spirituality and education, and was also the founder of a Yoga club at PEC. Dr. Manoj K Arora, thanked Dr. Sachdev for his enlightening words. He shared his experience of doing Pranayama regularly, and the change it had brought in his life. Quoting from the book 'Prana, Pranayama and Pran Vidya', he said, "We learn best at our most active times. Knowledge of our internal rhythm can help us shift our most active times and study with full attention and concentration."
Honouring Dr. Sachdev, the institute presented him with a shawl, memento and citation to thank him for his contribution to the institute.